Earn more. Travel further.
The complete guide to credit card rewards, airline miles, and hotel points — so you can fly business class for economy prices.
Best sign-up bonuses
The 5 credit cards with the highest welcome offers right now — worth up to $1,500 in travel.
Airline sweet spots
The specific award routes where your miles go furthest. Business class for 35,000 miles.
Hotel hacks
Stack points, elite status, and free nights to stay at 5-star hotels for almost nothing.
Best travel credit cards — 2026
Ranked by welcome bonus value, earning rates, and real-world travel benefits.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Editor's Pick3x on dining, 2x on travel · $$95/yr annual fee
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
~$750 in travel
Best for beginners
Amex Platinum
5x on flights, 5x on hotels · $$695/yr annual fee
Welcome bonus
80,000 points
~$800 in travel
Best for luxury travel
Capital One Venture X
2x on all purchases · $$395/yr annual fee
Welcome bonus
75,000 miles
~$750 in travel
Best all-around value
Citi Premier
3x on hotels, air, restaurants · $$95/yr annual fee
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
~$600 in travel
Best for transfer partners
Airline loyalty programs
The best US airline programs — and exactly where to use them.
Hotel loyalty programs
Where to put your loyalty — and the hacks that make each program worthwhile.
World of Hyatt
Category 1-4 free nights are the best value in hotel points
Marriott Bonvoy
Massive portfolio; transfer to airlines at 3:1 ratio
Hilton Honors
5th night free on award stays — stack with Amex card
IHG One Rewards
Underrated: annual 4th night free on points bookings
Weekly deals & points alerts.
Mistake fares, bonus point offers, and sweet spot alerts — straight to your inbox every Thursday.